Prime Video has just dropped its latest soapy drama, Off Campus, and has already greenlit a second season to come. The series is based on the four-book romance novel series of the same name by Elle Kennedy, with Season 1 being primarily based on the first book in the series, The Deal. In the show, we follow star hockey team captain Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli) and music student Hannah Wells (Ella Bright) as they accidentally fall in love after making a deal for Hannah to tutor Garrett and for Garrett to pretend to date Hannah.

With bubbling chemistry between the two leads, Collider sat down with Cameli and Bright to discuss their experience playing the two lovers and the sex scenes they had to film, breaking down how they were cast, and playing through the more serious scenes between their characters. While Season 1 of the series is fairly light, the show also doesn’t shy away from the topics that Kennedy covers in her books, specifically Hannah’s past assault and the physical abuse Garrett has experienced from his father. Read the full interview below!

Belmont Cameli and Ella Bright Reveal the Casting Process for Hannah and Garrett in ‘Off Campus’

“We get along great, and it was super easy and fun.”

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COLLIDER: First off, I love this series. I love the books, and you guys are such a good Hannah and Garrett. It’s honestly so great to see you guys on screen and meshing together really well. I’m curious, what was it like when you guys first met, and did you have a chemistry read or anything like that? What was that experience like?

ELLA BRIGHT: Yeah, the chemistry read was pretty crazy. There were about 22 actors in that room.

BELMONT CAMELI: There were 28. There were so many people.

BRIGHT: That’s a lot of people, and everyone was kind of filing in. They were finding the hockey team, Hannah and Allie’s relationship, Hannah and Garrett, and Justin. I was reading with a couple of the Garretts, and it felt really great, but when Bel came in, it was like a whole other story. He left the room, and everyone was like, “Well, that’s obviously Garrett Graham.” It was kind of immediate. It was very, very fun. That was a really exciting day. The energy just felt very electric. It was very cool.

CAMELI: Yeah. Our scenes felt really honest and simple, and good. We were fast friends, like, from the chemistry read until when we got on set together, and then we spent all summer together sitting in chairs like this when we weren’t on set. We get along great, and it was super easy and fun.

What was it like filming for the first time? Do you guys remember the first scene you filmed together?

BRIGHT: It was when she first tutors him in philosophy. It’s when she first comes to his room.

CAMELI: That was our first scene together?

BRIGHT: Yeah, that was our first scene together.

CAMELI: Oh, that’s nice.

BRIGHT: Yeah, cute scene.

CAMELI: It’s funny because when you start something completely new, you’re like, “Okay, I’ve done all the prep that I’ve done, and I feel ready,” but you never are. It still takes filming to find certain things, and then by the end of a shooting block, you can be like, “Alright, well, I’ve done these things, so it’s informing this.” But at the beginning, you’re not informed by anything yet, so it’s really just about listening and trusting and trying things and playing, and that went just swimmingly. It was fun to just get started.

Cameli and Bright Discuss Filming the Intimate Sex Scenes of ‘Off Campus’

“We feel really comfortable and safe as much as you can shooting a sex scene.”

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Obviously, this series is very steamy, and I feel like those scenes can be a little bit daunting to film. What was it like for you guys prepping for it? Did you guys work with an intimacy coordinator? What was the pre-planning period for it?

CAMELI: Everything gets discussed, down to every last detail, with our intimacy coordinator, with showrunners, with writers.

BRIGHT: With each other.

CAMELI: Yeah, with each other. The sex on the show is to advance the narrative. There’s an emotional journey happening separately and together for these characters, and so the sex is to reflect whatever’s happening or what they’re thinking of or what they’re not considering, yada, yada. So, the conversations we have ahead of time, before those scenes, are lengthy and detailed, and sometimes we’re like, “Okay, we just talked about it so much,” but it’s important that we did because then you can get there on the day, and our intimacy coordinator is there helping us feel safe. Everything’s been thought through and talked about. So yeah, we feel really comfortable and safe, as much as you can shooting a sex scene.

‘Off Campus’ Most Serious Scenes Were Also the Most Exhausting and Difficult Scenes To Play

“Ultimately, some of these more dramatic and real arcs were hard.”

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I’m very curious about both of your characters because they both have a lot of serious past trauma in their lives, and I think it might surprise some people coming into the series for the first time, because the way it’s presented, you kind of get blindsided by it even in the book when you’re reading it. What was it like exploring that trauma for both of your characters and getting into the meat of those types of topics?

BRIGHT: It’s definitely something that drew me to the books and the part, from the beginning. Like college, the show is fun and sexy, and it has all these really entertaining and exciting parts. But like life, people are complex, and life is difficult in some moments, and both of these characters have these harder aspects to their lives that create these conversations, and it was so beautiful to get to explore that. We both put a lot of care and thought into every line that was written by our incredible team of writers and showrunner, who were just so talented, and it was a really awesome space to be able to portray these characters that I think have a really special relationship.

CAMELI: Ultimately, some of these more dramatic and real arcs were hard. They’re kind of exhausting sometimes. Like, playing out Garrett’s rage for a whole summer was pretty taxing, to be totally honest. But that’s, like you said, same as you, Ella, what drew me to this character. And in a YA show, it’s an elevated YA show, it was an opportunity to play out some heavier themes that you may not normally get from a show in this lane. So, that’s what really excited me and drew me to this character and the show. And then it was just great to have an opportunity to play those things out and hopefully give an audience something meaningful to take away from.

I really liked your scenes with Steve Howey. You kind of fooled me a little bit because I was like, “Oh, maybe he’s a different man,” and then I was like, “Oh, no.”

CAMELI: Yeah, that tug of war of wanting him to be good and wanting him to change was something that Steve and I talked a lot about, too.

Belmont Cameli Reveals His Expertise in Hockey in ‘Off Campus’

“I’m getting better every day.”

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Belmont, this season is very physical for you, playing a hockey player. I did just talk to the guys, and I’m curious if you had any hockey experience going into this and what the training and prep were like for that.

CAMELI: Well, if you talk to the guys already, you know that I’m the fastest in the group.

They didn’t mention that.

BRIGHT: They didn’t?!

CAMELI: Really? Unbelievable.

BRIGHT: Crazy they wouldn’t say that.

CAMELI: Well, I mean, because they’re embarrassed. They’re slow. I’m like a fucking blur out there. It’s nuts. Which is even crazier because I’d never played hockey before, but I pretty much just stepped out there and started cutting it up. And, yeah, it’s gotten to a place now where Stephen [Kalyn] will come up to me and be like, “How do I do this?” I’ll be like, “Here’s how you do it,” I’ll show him how to do it. No, I’m kidding. I sucked at hockey when I started. I couldn’t fucking stand up. [Laughs] But I’m getting better every day. Not every day, because I can’t train every day. But mentally, I am getting better every day because I visualize.

BRIGHT: It’s great.

CAMELI: So that helps.

One day, Stephen will come to you for advice. That’s the goal.

BRIGHT: It’s coming.

CAMELI: Yes, 100%. I can’t wait for that day. It’s gonna so good.

‘Off Campus’ Stars Share Their Ideal Songs for Hannah and Garrett

“That was kind of the first thing I did was create a playlist for Hannah and a Pinterest board and read the book and get everything together as my prep.”

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So, something I’m asking all of the cast is if you have a specific song or a playlist that helped you get into the mood of playing your characters.

BRIGHT: Yeah, absolutely. It’s been really cool. We got to recently share these playlists with some of the supporters of the show, which has been really fun. But yeah, for me, that was kind of the first thing I did was create a playlist for Hannah and a Pinterest board and read the book and get everything together as my prep. There are a lot of songs. There’s a lot of Taylor Swift in there that I do feel relates to her in many ways.

CAMELI: I built a playlist of what I just thought was Garrett’s taste in music. His taste in music in the book is, because the book’s 10 years old, so it was classic, classic rock, and I certainly have some of those in there, but I kind of updated it to more of a more modern version of it. And then I have a Fuck Phil Graham playlist of just, like, rage songs that I listen to quite a bit during filming, and it really helps you get there.

You have to share that Fuck Phil Graham playlist.

CAMELI: It’s public. It’s out there. You can go listen to it.

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While many famous faces have made a name for themselves on their own, some have surprising familial connections to one another.

Beanie Feldstein, who rose to fame after starring in 2019’s Booksmart, is the younger sister of Jonah Hill and has frequently gushed over their sibling bond. She couldn’t help but rave about her older brother, who even got a tattoo of her name amid her Great White Way debut in Hello, Dolly.

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“Oh, my God, I mean, he’s my best friend in the world, so I’m always excited for him,” Feldstein told Us Weekly and other reporters in January 2020.

The acting siblings are hardly the only celebrities with surprising connections. Legendary Today meteorologist Al Roker shares common ancestors with Lenny Kravitz, which they discussed during a September 2011 appearance on the morning show. Another Today anchor, Dylan Dreyer, revealed that she has a familial connection to influencer Alix Earle in May 2026.

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The fantasy genre is a fan-favorite and a crucial part of cinematic history. Dating back to the first-ever fantasy movies that came out throughout the 1910s and ’20s, the genre has evolved, experiencing several milestones throughout the subsequent one hundred years of cinema. Among the greatest highlights are 1939’s The Wizard of Oz, 1946’s It’s a Wonderful Life, 1987’s The Princess Bride, and 2001’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, to name just a few.

In the new millennium, the fantasy genre experienced a boom after being dormant for most of the ’90s, and by the middle of the decade, the genre had come back to life with a vengeance thanks to the rise of franchises and a newfound appreciation for classic tales of heroism and magic. Twenty years ago, it saw one of its most successful years in recent memory through a slew of memorable movies, some of which have become outright masterpieces. These are the best fantasy movies to come out in 2006, a collection of truly impressive efforts that have only gotten better with age.

‘Charlotte’s Web’

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The second adaptation of the 1952 eponymous novel by E. B. White, Gary Winick‘s Charlotte’s Web stars an ensemble led by a then-twelve-year-old Dakota Fanning. The film follows the piglet Wilbur (Dominic Scott Kay), who learns he will eventually end up at the farmer’s dinner table. Together with the wise spider Charlotte (Julia Roberts), Wilbur hatches a plan to avoid being turned into bacon.

It might not be as great as the now-iconic 1973 animated version, but this take on Charlotte’s Web maintains all the delightful charm of the source material without losing an ounce of its poignancy. At its core, it’s a tale about the nature of life and how friendship and complicity can make even the darkest futures seem more hopeful. The ensemble of voice talent alone is worth a watch (we have Robert Redford as a horse, for crying out loud!), but Charlotte’s Web is also a worthwhile family adventure that has only gotten better with age.

‘The Fountain’

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Darren Aronofsky is a very love-him-or-hate-him kind of filmmaker, and The Fountain might be his most misunderstood effort. The 2006 science fantasy romance stars Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz in a love tale that spans millennia. The main narrative centers on three different stories: a 16th-century conquistador goes on a quest to find a source of immortality to save his dying queen; in the present day, a scientist attempts to cure his wife’s cancer; and in the twenty-sixth century, an astronaut embarks on an interstellar journey.

The Fountain balances genres, themes, timelines, and narratives to produce a meditative and poignant yet admittedly uneven fantasy. Visually, the film is a feast, with Aronofsky favoring style like never before. Thematically, it really goes for it, covering everything from metaphysics to existentialism in an exploration of the enduring, life-altering nature of love. Jackman is perfectly committed as the lead, while Weisz is outright ethereal as his muse. Like many of Aronofsky’s movies, The Fountain‘s reach exceeds its grasp, but those willing to surrender to its distinct charms are in for a one-of-a-kind ride.

‘The Fall’

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Few, if any, movies are as ambitious as The Fall. Shot over four years in a whopping 24 countries, Tarsem Singh‘s magnum opus stars Lee Pace as stuntman Roy Walker, who is hospitalized after a stunt gone wrong leaves him paraplegic, potentially for good. In the hospital, he meets young Alexandria (Catinca Untaru) and begins telling her a fantastic tale about a group of heroes seeking revenge against an evil ruler.

The Fall is among the most sprawling and sumptuous movies ever made. It is literally the definition of “ambitious,” a daring tale that perfectly encapsulates the unique power that cinema can have as an expression of singular artistic merit. The narrative is admittedly flawed, and it often threatens to crumble under the weight of its own impulses, but the visuals are so lush that it’s hard to fault it. The Fall is a film that must truly be seen to be believed, a spectacularly unique effort from one of cinema’s boldest and most uncompromising auteurs.

‘Stranger Than Fiction’

The 2006 fantasy rom-com Stranger Than Fiction might be Will Ferrell‘s most underappreciated effort of the 2000s. The actor plays Harold Crick, a quiet and introverted accountant who, one day out of nowhere, begins hearing a voice narrating his day-to-day, revealing that he will soon be dying. Attempting to retake control of his narrative, Harold begins a journey of self-discovery. Meanwhile, the author, neurotic recluse Karen Eiffel (Emma Thompson), struggles to finish her story.

Quirky and witty, Stranger Than Fiction is a clever twist on the classic rom-com formula. Ferrell shines against type as a square of an accountant who wasted much of his life in mindless routine. The ensemble cast — Maggie Gyllenhaal, Queen Latifah, Dustin Hoffman — is also stellar, particularly Thompson, who delivers one of her most delightfully unhinged performances. Stranger Than Fiction is a gem of 2000s cinema, a biting and strangely melancholic curio that shines a light on the importance of taking chances and how everyday, seemingly random choices can and eventually do shape our lives in the long term.

‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest’

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In 2003, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl brought the swashbuckling genre back to life. Three years later, the sequel, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, delivered yet another adventure of whimsical intensity in the high seas. The plot sees Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) attempting to escape from a deal he made with the wicked Davy Jones (Bill Nighy). Meanwhile, Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) embarks on a quest to free his father from Jones’ servitude, while Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) tries to save herself and Will from prison for helping Jack during their first adventure.

Bigger and bolder than the first movie, Dead Man’s Chest has aged beautifully and is now widely considered a triumph of blockbuster filmmaking. The plot is convoluted, and the main trio of performances is a tad less impressive than the first time around. However, the film soars on the strength of Nighy’s transformative, Oscar-worthy portrayal of Davy Jones, quite possibly the best Disney live-action villain in modern cinema. The VFX are also jaw-dropping, with Jones standing as one of the most impressive and fully-realized CGI creations in the medium.

‘The Science of Sleep’

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As the follow-up to his generation-defining soft sci-fi masterpiece Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Michel Gondry chose the fantasy romance The Science of Sleep. Mexican icon Gael García Bernal stars as Stéphane, a young man reeling from the death of his father while living in Paris. Soon after starting a new job, Stéphane’s extremely vivid dreams begin messing with his real life and interfere with his courtship of his next-door neighbor, Stéphanie (Charlotte Gainsbourg).

If any movie has ever captured the strikingly beautiful and chaotic nature of dreams, it’s The Science of Sleep. Make no mistake, this remarkable film is messy, but it’s very much by design. Powered by a game García Bernal, this gem is a lovely exploration of romance and the quirks that make every individual unique. Here, each of us exists in a little world of our own, and sometimes, it spills out into reality, but that’s exactly what makes life worth living. Unfortunately, The Science of Sleep suffered from being constantly compared to Eternal Sunshine. However, it’s a terrific movie that deserves far more attention from current audiences.

‘Pan’s Labyrinth’

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Pan’s Labyrinth finds director Guillermo del Toro in full command of his craft. Set in Francoist Spain, the film follows young Ofelia (Ivana Baquero), who moves in with her pregnant mother to the countryside at the best of her new stepfather, the sadistic Captain Vidal (Sergi López). There, Ofelia stumbles upon a labyrinth where she meets a faun (Doug Jones) who reveals her backstory as the princess of a magical realm. If she wants to return there, Ofelia must pass three trials.

Widely considered del Toro’s magnum opus, Pan’s Labyrinth is a beautiful examination of how fantasy can help us cope with the cruel realities of life. The director does not pull any punches in depicting the haunting allure of his dark fantasy world, with incredible creatures and an eerie, striking production design. The highlight is, of course, the Pale Man, whose six-minute sequence is arguably the crowning jewel of del Toro’s impressive career. However, it’s all in service of a poignant tale about the power of imagination, and how it might very well be our strongest tool to thrive in this ruthless, unforgiving world.

She’s BroRilla frfr, now! Victoria ‘BroRilla’ Woods is again giving the internet a kiiii mixed with a lil’ bit of nostalgia! And it all stems from a new blonde look that Woods shared in a social media video. Now, fans are flooding the comment section with comparisons to her sister, GloRilla, and her early-career days.

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Victoria Woods Jokes About New Look

One thing about Victoria Woods, she gon’ speak with confidence! And her energy was no different when she popped up on Instagram timelines on Wednesday (May 13) rocking a used blonde wig. BroRilla told her followers in a video that the wig belonged to ‘Love & Hip Hop NYC’ star Mariahlynn, who asked her to put it on. Both of them appeared to be at the same Zeus Network event this week. Other familiar faces at the event include Sexyy Red and ‘Baddies’ star Scotty, who recently gave birth to a daughter with Zeus CEO, Lemuel Plummer. BroRilla is set to appear on season eight of ‘Baddies USA: Chapter Two.’

“@mariahlynnboss done started some sh!t 🤣🤣,” BroRilla wrote in her IG caption. Mariah responded with laughing emojis in the comment section. In the video, Victoria Woods was having a good laugh about how she looks in the wig before putting on a serious face. Then, she said, “And I’m in this motherf**ker like, I’m really a bad b*tch.” In a second video within the same post, she added a filter to cover her scars and asked her followers which look they liked most.

Social Media Says BroRilla Looks Like GloRilla In Wig

BroRilla’s videos are circulating online and folks aren’t wasting any time weighing in! In her comment section, over 900 reactions piled in. Some folks made jokes, while quite a few made comparisons to GloRilla in her early career days.

@king2official_ wrote, “I damn near thought you was Glorilla.” 

“Look just like Glo,” @cookupki added.

“Maneee i thought dis was Glo😂😂😂,” @rockstarrican commented.

“Close enough..can I have a autograph 😂😂😂,” @lattem318 said.

“Glorisha 😂😂😂,” @moeleachman added.

“Damnnn she really look like Glo now🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣,” @k2_its_all_about__you wrote.

“Close enough .. you know the lyrics to FNF 🧐🧐 can u perform at my party 🤣🤣🤭,” @tutibuti_ commented.

“It’s giving GloRilla,” @smoo_chez said.

“Close enough…. How much is club booking GLO 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂,” @seenlasss00 added.

“Girl you look cute. Get a wig,” @iamthekayy commented.

“You know what’s it’s giving, Glo,” @toshashanae1 wrote.

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If there’s one piece every stylish woman keeps on repeat, it’s a breezy white blouse — and Melanie Griffith just proved why. It’s the kind of staple that instantly makes an outfit feel more elevated, even when everything else is simple. The best part is you can recreate her look — no big spend required.

Spotted on May 7 in Los Angeles, Griffith paired the airy blouse with wide-leg jeans that skimmed the body without clinging and created that easy, draped silhouette. She added heeled loafers for structure, then finished the look with oversized sunglasses and a slouchy shoulder bag. While her exact style is likely designer, we found a $15 version that captures the same effortless feel for much less.

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The Amazon Essentials Georgette Relaxed-Fit Shirt delivers that same easy, draped effect that made Griffith’s outfit feel so effortless. Crafted from lightweight georgette with a matte finish and a satin-like interior, it skims the body instead of clinging for that airy, elevated look. The relaxed fit, back yoke with a box pleat and shirttail hem all work together to create a fluid, slightly oversized silhouette that always reads more expensive than it is.

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IT: Welcome to Derry was one of the best and most surprising TV shows of 2025. Based on Stephen King‘s novel IT, Andy Muschietti‘s HBO Max series could have been an unnecessary cash grab coasting on past success, but it quickly revealed itself as much more. The series took a deep dive into the mythology of Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård), adding new and unexpected layers to a familiar character.

Despite HBO not yet giving the greenlight to a second season of IT: Welcome to Derry, the show’s future is already taking shape, with new additions to the writing team reportedly announced. Among them are two people who could potentially shake things up for Derry, Maine, in a major genre shift for the series.

Pennywise Reveals He’s More Than a Killer Clown in ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Season 1

The best part of Muschietti’s IT films is Skarsgård’s performance as the entity’s killer clown form, but the actor built on what had impressed audiences in the feature films and turned it up to wild new heights in IT: Welcome to Derry. However, the HBO Max series showed great restraint, keeping Pennywise mostly hidden until the final three episodes. When it finally does show up, the clown is more violent than ever, making his appearance count. Before that point, the anticipation builds as IT: Welcome to Derry focuses on a new iteration of the Losers’ Club.

As the entity appears in various other forms throughout IT: Welcome to Derry, Season 1’s plot digs deeper into its background and powers. One flashback, told by Rose (Kimberly Guerrero), reveals that the entity is an alien who crash-landed on Earth. The inhabitants of Derry were able to fight it by crafting a dagger made of the star it came from. At the end of Season 1, after the U.S. military purposely releases the fear-inducing entity to control civilians, the kids battle Pennywise with the dagger.

‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Season 2 Is Bringing in Two Sci-Fi Writers

While a second season hasn’t yet been confirmed for IT: Welcome to Derry, we can speculate about the future direction of the show based on certain clues that have already been dropped. While Season 1 took place in 1962, the second and third seasons will likely jump backwards in time by 27-year intervals to 1935 and 1908, the points when Pennywise previously emerged in Derry to wreak bloody havoc.

Skarsgård will also likely return alongside a new cast of characters for Pennywise to terrorize, but according to reports, some new writers have been added to the mix, including Jessica Mecklenburg, who worked on Stranger Things as a writer and producer, The Penguin‘s John McCutcheon, who penned the brilliant episode “Cent’Anni,” and Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar. If you’re not familiar with those names, you probably know their work as the creators of Netflix’s sci-fi time-travel series Dark.

‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Season 2 Should Explore Pennywise’s Ability To Time Travel

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Dark first debuted on Netflix in 2017. The story begins in the present day, where a child has gone missing from the town of Winden, Germany. For the locals, it’s a moment that shares eerie similarities with other disappearances. Dark takes a time-travel template and makes it feel fresh and authentic, exploring generations of characters within a unique premise. It also uses the sci-fi genre to tell unpredictable stories across timelines about trauma and the inability to escape one’s fate. Sound familiar?

The first season of IT: Welcome to Derry examines grief and trauma, but it’s also jumping back in time, from 1989 in Muschietti’s first film to 1962. That’s not simply the convenience of a prequel; in a game-changing twist, Pennywise reveals that it can move forward and backward in time, and already knows how and when it will die. Although the entity is defeated in 1962, it can travel back 27 years to find the ancestors of those who will kill it in the future. If they’re destroyed, its death can be averted.

IT: Welcome to Derry Season 2 has the potential to move beyond pure horror to a sci-fi bent. What could be a jump-the-shark moment in the wrong hands becomes a logical next step for the series, especially with the geniuses behind Dark on board.

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet may look stronger than ever in public these days, but insiders claim their relationship quietly survived major tension behind the scenes.

From jealousy issues to disagreements about personal space, the couple reportedly faced serious friction during the earlier stages of their romance.

Now, sources say the pair have finally found balance as engagement rumors continue heating up.

Although Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet have become one of Hollywood’s most talked-about celebrity couples, insiders claim things were not always smooth between them.

According to sources who spoke to the Daily Mail, Jenner initially struggled with Chalamet’s independent lifestyle and demanding career schedule.

“Kylie has learned what the secret is to her and Timothée’s three-year relationship,” one insider explained. “She now lets him do his own thing. That was something she was uneasy with when they first started getting serious. That caused friction between them.”

The source claimed Chalamet eventually became direct about his frustrations and the amount of time he needed for himself.

“She was making him feel claustrophobic,” the insider alleged. “She wanted to be around him all the time. That wasn’t working for him. He’s a person who needs his space and she wasn’t giving it to him.”

The source continued, “He made no bones finally telling her about it.”

Despite the tension, insiders insisted the actor never lost feelings for Jenner.

They shared, “While he loves her, he needs his space. She totally gets it now and there are no more trust issues. They’re in a great place. Their relationship is more solid than it’s ever been.”

Timothée Chalamet And Kylie Jenner Faced Rough Period

The couple reportedly experienced their most difficult period toward the end of 2025 as Chalamet’s schedule became increasingly packed.

At the time, the actor was filming “Dune: Part Three” overseas while also promoting his sports drama “Marty Supreme.”

Sources claimed the long distance and constant travel reportedly intensified issues already building in the relationship.

There were even reports last October claiming Chalamet nearly walked away from the romance due to disagreements surrounding marriage and Jenner’s hopes for him to settle down sooner.

Fuel was added to the speculation after Chalamet appeared distant while discussing Jenner during a Vogue interview in December 2025.

“I just don’t have anything to say,” he told the magazine at the time.

However, the relationship appeared to rebound only weeks later.

At the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, Chalamet publicly thanked his “partner of three years” during his acceptance speech after winning Best Actor for “Marty Supreme.”

He also told Jenner, “I love you,” in front of the audience, signaling a major shift from his earlier reluctance to discuss the relationship publicly.

Jenner Quietly Changed How She Handles Romance

Insiders also claimed Kylie Jenner eventually realized that keeping parts of the relationship private helped ease some of the tension between them.

Unlike previous romances that unfolded heavily online and on television, Jenner reportedly became far more protective of her relationship with Chalamet.

Another insider previously told the Daily Mail that the actor “didn’t ever want to be a prop” in their relationship and “wants to avoid falling into the trap of being known simply for who he is dating.”

That approach reportedly influenced Jenner’s own behavior online.

Despite having hundreds of millions of followers across Instagram and TikTok, she has rarely shared public content featuring Chalamet.

The actor has also avoided appearing on Hulu’s “The Kardashians” since they began dating.

Even members of Jenner’s family reportedly helped keep the relationship low-profile at first. Last year, fans noticed Kim Kardashian allegedly blurred Chalamet’s name from an Easter table setting shared online.

Jenner herself later hinted at why she became more private while speaking to ELLE in October 2025.

“I think it’s important to keep things to yourself,” she explained. “It’s hard for me to make a decision by myself sometimes, so the opinion of the whole world… it can be tough.”

Kylie Jenner Reportedly No Longer Feels Insecure

Sources now claim Jenner has grown far more confident in the relationship than she was during its earlier stages.

A second insider explained that the reality TV star previously struggled with Chalamet spending long stretches away filming movies.

The insider shared, “Kylie was initially jealous that she wasn’t spending enough time with him when he goes off filming, but now they talk to each other every day and every night when he is on set, and they hang out with each other often enough that any of those previous jealousy or trust issues are just not a thing anymore.”

Another source added that Jenner no longer feels threatened by Chalamet maintaining interests and friendships outside the relationship.

“Kylie is confident that she’s number one in Timothee’s life now,” the insider shared. “She used to be insecure in the relationship and she was open about it.”

The source added, “She’s accepted he has friends and interests that don’t always include her.”

Publicly, the pair have appeared increasingly comfortable together over recent months, frequently attending basketball games, award shows, and celebrity events side by side.

Engagement Rumors Continue Around Hollywood Couple

Now, insiders believe the relationship could soon move into an even more serious phase.

Engagement rumors recently intensified after Kylie Jenner was spotted wearing a massive pear-shaped diamond ring while attending a New York Knicks playoff game with Timothée Chalamet.

Although she has reportedly worn the jewelry before, speculation exploded again after sources claimed the actor is fully committed to a future with her.

“Nobody would be surprised if they got engaged soon,” one insider claimed. “He refers to her to all their mutual friends as his partner.”

The source continued, “He is 100 percent on board and in love. He never spoke openly about any woman until he dated Kylie.”

Another insider even suggested Chalamet’s beloved Knicks could unexpectedly influence the timing of a proposal.

“If the Knicks actually win the title and get rings, don’t be shocked if Timmy suddenly feels a little more inspired to hand Kylie one, too,” the source said. “A championship parade in New York could turn into a very big year for commitments.”